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Arsenal & Barcelona-linked Upamecano offered transfer advice as he weighs up future options

Dayot Upamecano continues to spark talk of interest from the likes of Arsenal and Barcelona, but the RB Leipzig defender has been urged to “take his time” with any transfer call.

The 21-year-old has become one of the most sought-after talents in European football.

His rapid progress has seen him make steps up from the Austrian second tier at Liefering, through a spell at Red Bull Salzburg and onto Bundesliga title hopefuls RB Leipzig with consummate ease.

His potential has been noted by leading sides in Spain and England, with Real Madrid another of his reported suitors.